Interesting point about blame—but of course they also want credit … Impact assessments carry risk for the reason you give, but also possibility of credit.
In my personal conversation, it seemed that avoiding blame is a stronger force than seeking credit. Yes, Minister which was based on a lot of conversation with insiders also suggests that back then in the UK avoiding blame was much more central than seeking credit.
Interesting point about blame—but of course they also want credit … Impact assessments carry risk for the reason you give, but also possibility of credit.
In my personal conversation, it seemed that avoiding blame is a stronger force than seeking credit. Yes, Minister which was based on a lot of conversation with insiders also suggests that back then in the UK avoiding blame was much more central than seeking credit.
This seems consistent with Zvi’s concept of Asymmetric Justice.